Cryptic crossword clue
Say scaredy-cat shrank back 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word COWERED

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The straight part
We know that "shrank back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shrank back = cowered.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COWERED mean?

COWERED verb
  1. To crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.
  2. To crouch in general.
  3. To cause to cower; to frighten into submission.
COWERED verb
  1. To cherish with care.

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